Welcome to OLDSPEED

VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia and Bus Performance & Vintage Accessories

Discover Authentic Accessories & Oldspeed Upgrades

Welcome to your go-to resource for original vintage accessories and period-correct engine upgrades for classic Volkswagen Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and VW Bus models.

If you're driving a stock VW from the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s, and you've enhanced its engine with components from the same era, your build qualifies as OLDSPEED — a style that blends originality with performance.

We focus on showcasing rare and authentic parts from legendary brands that defined the oldspeed movement, including:

Judson Supercharger
Okrasa (Oettinger Kraftfahrtechnische Spezial Anstalt)
Shorrock Supercharger
EMPI
Speedwell Sprint Kit
Pepco
MAG

Whether you're restoring a vintage VW or building a period-correct performance setup, this site is dedicated to helping you find the right parts and inspiration.

EMPI Catalog Archive (1958–1973)

Looking for authentic EMPI catalogs, brochures, or vintage VW documentation?

You’ve found the ultimate resource! This website offers full-page, high-resolution scans of every EMPI catalog from 1958 to 1973, all available to view completely free.

In addition to the complete EMPI collection, you'll also find:

Rare catalogs from the 1960s featuring classic VW accessories
Vintage advertising materials from the 1950s and 1960s, showcasing original marketing for Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and VW Bus upgrades

A comprehensive database of rare accessories from the 1950s and 1960s, including:
Vintage advertising materials from the 1950s and 1960s, showcasing original marketing for Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and VW Bus upgrades

🏁 Homage to Legendary VW Performance Catalogs

Step into the world of classic Volkswagen tuning with this curated tribute to some of the most iconic and rare catalogs from the golden age of air-cooled performance:

📘 Speedwell Catalog (1960s)
A British classic, this catalog features the legendary Speedwell Sprint Kit and other performance upgrades that helped define the early VW tuning scene.

👑 EMPI "Kings of the Road" Catalog
One of the rarest EMPI publications, this catalog celebrates the brand's dominance in the VW aftermarket world with bold styling and high-performance parts.

📰 Foreign Car Guide Magazines
Packed with vintage ads, technical articles, and product showcases from the 1950s and 60s, these magazines offer a nostalgic look at the early days of VW culture and customization.

The Legendary Judson VW

The best-known Judson VW ever, taken in 1960. It was owned by W Frank Edmondson of South Carolina and having bought the Ghia in 1959, took just a few days to realise this was no street performer.

He settled on a Judson Supercharger upgrade and over the next couple of years racked up 38 ¼ mile class wins.

So pleased was Frank with his Judson he wrote a letter of thanks to the Judson Company and they used his testimony and pictures of the car in a promotional leaflet included in every Judson Kit for a number of years. (from John Moxon)

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I (finally) worked on the code for the page on "all the cars I used to own". The code now reads automatically pictures from a folder.

Complete Vintage VW Resource Library

This website serves as the definitive digital archive for vintage Volkswagen performance and restoration enthusiasts. You'll find comprehensive collections including:

Historical Advertising Archives: Original advertising materials from the 1950s and 1960s featuring EMPI catalogs and Foreign Car Guide covers.
Rare Parts Database: The RARE ACCESSORIES DATABASE contains over 1,000+ authentic parts from the 1950s and 1960s with current market values and detailed specifications.
Personal Collections: NOS EMPI Collection, Shorrock Supercharger documentation, and Hotwheels Collection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vintage VW Performance

Oldspeed refers to a specific style of VW modification that uses period-correct performance parts from the 1950s-1970s era. This includes authentic EMPI accessories, Judson superchargers, Speedwell parts, and other vintage performance components that were available when these cars were new. The goal is to enhance performance while maintaining historical authenticity.

We have complete high-resolution scans of EMPI catalogs from 1958, 1963-1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, and 1973. This includes both the main catalogs and specialized publications like the "Kings of the Road" catalog. All catalogs are viewable for free and contain detailed part numbers, specifications, and pricing from their respective eras.

Authentic vintage parts typically feature specific casting marks, part numbers, and manufacturing details that match the original catalogs. Our database includes detailed photos and specifications to help identify genuine parts. Look for manufacturer stamps, correct materials (aluminum vs. steel), and period-appropriate finishes. When in doubt, compare against our catalog archives.

August 2005 : Das Dag Day 3

1200 Judson VS Wacky racer (x2 28 PCI solex + okarasa camshaft replica)

Judson supercharger 18eme super vw nat meeting

May 2005 : The biggest VW show in France : Super VW National

We had our own "Nostalgia" display

JULY 2007

First European Bug.In 2007. No comments but you are the best Fred

1965 beetle rack bike carrying mountain bike

My 64 Karmann with a 2387cc engine! I traded it for a 77 Porsche 911

My original engine was rebuilt for the first time in 2005 by Laurent of Pitstop77

05/05/2025: :-) Optimize the html code
03/10/2019: New tests to have responsive design pages
23/05/2019: New design for "all my cars"
21/05/2018: New pictures of 997 GT3 and 1992 964 Turbo 3.3
18/01/2018: Website is now in Https
01/01/2017: New pictures of Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1
19/12/2012: New pictures of my BMW M3 e30
04/04/2012: New pictures of the Shorrock Supercharger
01/03/2012: New hot wheels collection added
08/02/2012: Hot wheels page added
06/11/2008: New picture of my 67 mustang and my 65 beetle engine rebuild process
23/08/2007: Add NOS Empi gauge on rarest accessories category
23/08/2007: Update hazet tool box price on rarest accessories category
09/10/2006: Update of ebay prices on several items
02/02/2006: New price for racetrim Breather Box oldspeed
02/02/2006: Updated of some items
27/11/2005: New 1973 EPMI catalog scan
27/11/2005: New 1958 EMPI catalog scan
30/10/2005: New price : EMPI small tin car (1970)
30/10/2005: October 1961 Foreign car guide front page
30/10/2005: New price : empi magnesium oil sum
17/09/2005: New scanned 1967 and 1970 EMPI catalog
16/08/2005: New 1966 1300 In the oldspeed Gallery
26/06/2005: New item : Saphir I radio
26/06/2005: New item : Fuse kit EMPI
26/06/2005: New category ! Hella manufacturer
26/06/2005: New item : EMPI points and condenser 80's
26/06/2005: New item EMPI break light
26/06/2005: Update of various prices in the price list section
13/06/2005: New Empi documentation kings of the road by empi

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